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Fetishism

Fetishism refers to long-term, recurring, intense sexually arousing urges, fantasies, or behavior involving the use of non-living, unusual objects, which cause distress or impairment in life functioning. Moreover, Fetishism is a Paraphilia in which the individual is preoccupied with an object and depends on this object rather than sexual intimacy with a partner for achieving sexual gratification.

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Fetishist

Fetishist refers to a person who focuses intensely on an inanimate object or body part (the fetish) for the arousal of sexual desire.

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Fetus

Fetus refers to the unborn infant. Generally, refers to infants between 8 weeks of gestational age until birth. See embryo.

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FFM

FFM is the abbreviations of Five-Factor model that refers to the comprehensive model of personality that comprises the dimensions of Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness as well as six (6) facets belonging to each dimension.

Fiasco

Deutsch: Fiasko / Français: Fiasco / Italiano: Fiasco

Fiasco means a complete failure.

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Fibers

Fibers which is also known as pathways or tracts refers to large collection of axons located in the central nervous system. Fibers is primarily composed of white matter.

Fibrillation

Fibrillation, in the realm of psychology, refers to a state of emotional or psychological turmoil characterized by irregular and chaotic thought processes and emotions. It is often associated with heightened stress, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation. Individuals experiencing fibrillation may find it challenging to maintain emotional stability, leading to a range of cognitive and behavioral disruptions. In this article, we will delve into the concept of fibrillation, its examples, risks, application areas, treatment approaches, historical background, legal considerations, and similar psychological phenomena.

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia refers to a disorder characterised by muscle pain, stiffness and easy fatigability, the cause of which is unknown

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